Security Engineer - Offensive Security

About the role

Thrive is seeking a Security Engineer to join its Offensive Security team. The role focuses on delivering advanced vulnerability management and penetration testing services, providing strategic security insights to clients. You will own end‑to‑end service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and timely reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and analyse vulnerability scans, define remediation steps.
• Conduct manual and automated penetration tests, produce detailed reports, and present findings to client stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, offering expert advice on remediation and security best practices.
• Collaborate with clients to align security recommendations with business objectives.
• Maintain and update documentation of security processes, procedures, and automated reporting tools.
• Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application‑layer protocols.
• Solid knowledge of security best practices and incident response standards.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.

Required skills

• Network protocols
• Operating systems
• Application‑layer protocols
• Security best practices
• Incident response
• Risk assessment tools and methodologies